Center for

Access and Success

Elon Academy
Watson & Odyssey Scholars Program

Elon University embraces its founders' vision of an

academic community that transforms mind, body,
and spirit and encourages freedom of thought and
liberty of conscience.
To fulfill this vision, Elon University acts upon these
commitments:
a. We nurture a rich intellectual community
characterized by active student engagement with a
faculty dedicated to excellent teaching and
scholarly accomplishment.
b. We provide a dynamic and challenging
undergraduate curriculum grounded in the
traditional liberal arts and sciences and
complemented by distinctive professional and
graduate programs.
c. We integrate learning across the disciplines and
put knowledge into practice, thus preparing
students to be global citizens and informed leaders
motivated by concern for the common good.
d. We foster respect for human differences, passion
for a life of learning, personal integrity, and an ethic
of work and service.

Elon
Universitys
Mission
Statement

Motto: Numen Lumen (intellectual and spiritual light);

Colors: maroon & gold
620 acre campus
60+ majors

4-1-4 Academic Calendar

394 Full time faculty
12:1 Teacher to student ratio
21 Class size average

5,599 Undergraduate students; 706 graduate and

professional
47 states; 49 countries
59% female; 41% male

16% ethnic diversity

54% acceptance rate; 90% first year retention; 80% 4year graduation rate
62% undergraduates live on campus

87% internships, 85% volunteer, 72% study abroad; 47%

leadership; 25% undergraduate research

Fast Facts

The value of community and our

concern for the common good
underpin our decision to
create The Center for Access
and Success at Elon
University. The purpose of The
Center is to help students from all
backgrounds to have access to
and succeed in higher
education. We serve individuals
in our Elon University community
and our surrounding communities
from pre-K to adults through our
current initiatives: It Takes a
Village Project, The Elon
Academy, The Watson/Odyssey
Scholars Program and Collegiate
Start@Elon.

Center for
Access and
Success

A highly selective merit based

program consisting of talented
individuals who are
academically strong, civically
engaged, action-oriented
leaders in their communities,
who will benefit from an Elon
education and who demonstrate
financial need.

Watson &
Odyssey
Scholars
Program

The mission of the Elon Academy is to inspire

academically promising students who are often
underrepresented on college and university
campuses to pursue higher education, build
leadership skills, and develop an active sense of
social responsibility. We believe that with the proper
support every student who aspires to go to college
can accomplish that goal.
Four-phase program to partner with our scholars,
our families, and our community to build trusting
relationships over an extended period of time.
Phase I: College Access Program
Phase II: Transitions to College Program
Phase III: College Success Program
Phase IV: Alumni Program

Elon Academy

Elon Academy Fast Facts

There are 144 scholars in the Elon Academy
76 scholars are in college
68 scholars are in high school

High School Scholars

82% of scholars complete the high school program.
100% of scholars who complete the high school
program are accepted at colleges and universities.
100% of high school scholars are enrolled in at
least one Honors or AP Class.
Current high school scholars have an average
weighted GPA of 4.07.
86% of scholars are attending North Carolina
Colleges and Universities.
Demographics (High School Scholars):
42% male, 58% female
32% African-American, 27% White, 30% Latino,
9% Multiracial, 2% Other
Recruiting eight class

Elon Academy
Fast Facts

College Statistics
97% of college scholars have continued in college.
13 scholars are attending Elon 1 Freshmen, 5 Sophomores, 4
Juniors, 4 Seniors.
Merit-based aid awarded to EA scholars (this does not include
state or federal aid):
Alpha scholars earned approx. $600,000
Beta scholars earned approx. $700,000
Gamma scholars earned approx. $800,000
Delta scholars earned approx. $700,000
Four scholars were awarded the prestigious GatesMillennium Scholarship.
Scholars on track to graduate from college:
91% of Alphas are on track (current seniors)
95% of Betas are on track (current juniors)
100% of Gammas are on track (current sophomores)
100% of Deltas are on track (current freshman)
National Statistics for Low-Income Students:
70% graduate from high school
33% enroll in college
14% graduate from college
4% of low-income, African-American males graduate from
college
These numbers are phenomenal given Elon Academy
demographics. EA is particularly proud of their success
with African-American male students -- 100% are on track
to graduate.

Elon Academy
Fast Facts
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Graduate Summer Intern

ADL facilitator
Facilitated several diversity
trainings
Facilitator for EAs Transition to
College Retreat
Support staff during EAs summer
program
Arranged and planned all facilities,
meals, set up, etc. for Watson &
Odyssey Summer Orientation
Facilitator during WOSO

Job Title and

Responsibilitie
s

Get more experience creating and

implementing student development
programs.
Get a lot of hands-on-time with
current students.
Get more experience with the
programmatic aspect of planning
events.
Get more experience being in a larger
university campus.
Have the opportunity to work with a
diverse student population.
Receive Anti-Defamation League
Training and be able to create
workshops for my students
At the end of the summer I hope to
have a better understanding of what a
regular day looks like for a student
affairs professional.

Learning
Goals

Both high school and college

students
Can utilize my admissions
background
College access and success
Diverse population
Team environment
What you see is what you get

Fit

 Accidental Death and

Dismemberment
Athletics Events
Birth and Adoption Leave
Counseling Program
Cultural Events
Dependent Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Discount Opportunities
Family Medical Leave
Food Service
Health Insurance
Holidays

Jury Duty
Library
Life Insurance
Long term disability

Medical Services
Parental School leave
Parking
Retirement Plan
Salary increases
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Sick Leave
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Tuition Exchange
Tuition Remission
Unemployment compensation
Vacation Days (20)
Visual Care
Wellness program
Workers Compensation

Benefits